INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection BWOI-DD6QWK

PREMISES NAME Meridian Farm Market (Maple Ridge)		Tel: (604) 463-5053 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 11980 227th St Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6J2		INSPECTION DATE January 22, 2025	TIME SPENT 0.9 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Josh Penner		NEXT INSPECTION DATE 5 Months
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE Information Provided	ENFORCEMENT Require Corrections	Comply In Use Food Safety Training [s. 10] Yes Food Safety Plan [s. 23] Yes Yes Sanitation Plan [s. 24] Yes Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 15

Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)] Observation: Gap observed in the weather stripping at the base of the front door large enough to allow the entry of mice. Corrective Action(s): Adjust weather stripping to eliminate the gap as discussed. Violation Score: 3 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)] Observation: Wrap machine adjacent to the ice maker observed with old food product build up. Top back side of sandwich prep cooler in deli department observed with food debris build up Floor in outside walk in freezer storage unit observed with debris build up Corrective Action(s): Clean wrap machine daily as discussed. Clean top back side of sandwich prep cooler daily Clean floor on a regualr basis inside the outdoor freezer storage unit. Violation Score: 9 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)] Observation: Green wire rack shelving unit in side the meat dept walk in cooler observed to be rusting/flaking. Corrective Action(s): Replace green wire rack unit. Violation Score: 3

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable): No corrections entered

Comments

***Quat temperature too high at 100F. Lower dispensing temperature so that Quat is dispensed at approx. 75F ***Gaps observed in the Quat monitoring logs. Upgrade Quat monitoring log as discussed. Quat is being dispensed at approx 200ppm in sanitizing sink in meat department. Quat dispensed by hand in the deli department into the sanitizing sink. Staff have Quat test strips on site to verify concentration. No pest issues observed All refrigeration equipment is electronically monitored. All cold holding equipment observed to be cold holding at <4c Freezers observed to be cold holding at <-18c Deli display cases being maintained